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The University of Southern Maine’s College of Science, Technology, and Health (CSTH) has an opening for a full-time Human Resources Liaison. As the Human Resources Liaison, you will play a crucial role in providing personnel related support to faculty, staff, and administrators within CSTH. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success and well-being of our vibrant academic community.

As the Human Resources Liaison (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dIuCBe36woOb98chZsn91nt05HcNSGD9/view?usp=drive\_link) this position coordinates personnel related actions on all College of Science, Technology and Health employees and acts as the liaison on Human Resources matters between the College and all other University and System offices on and off campus. This position manages compensation contracts for all College employees and facilitates the hiring, training, and performance reviews of each staff and faculty member; interprets, analyzes, and develops College, University and System policies and procedures; assists the Financial Manager with employee salary issues; and advises the Dean on all personnel and administrative matters.

The College of Science, Technology, and Health (https://usm.maine.edu/college-science-technology-health/) has programs spread across the Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston campuses. These programs include the School of Nursing and twelve academic departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences, Linguistics, Mathematics and Statistics, Occupational Therapy, Physics, Psychology, and Technology. Together, these programs provide a variety of graduate and undergraduate degrees, minors, and certificates. It is also home to an Army ROTC program, as well as the Southworth Planetarium, STEM Outreach Programs, and the Composites Engineering and Research Laboratory.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to $51,000 commensurate with experience and is located on our Portland Campus.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/#xd\_co\_f=OTZlMjgzOTAtNWZlOS00NDI4LWI0ZTMtNThjMGVjNDRkOTA3~) that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ Minimum of three years of relevant experience

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume/Curriculum Vitae

+ Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by February 3, 2026.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator (http://www.maine.edu/title-ix/) at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .